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Reviewer:
Jeff Knorek from Nova Scotia -
Subject:
I agree, not the best of Spring '77
While it *is* a great show, and this is a mind-blowing recording of that show, the first set stands in the shadow of several other first sets from the Spring '77 tour.
Yes, the 2nd set is utterly mind-roasting, and stand among the best they had that spring. But there were others from the period that are just as strong...I reckon that the Saint Stephen -> Not Fade Away -> Saint Stephen -> Morning Dew, Encore One More Saturday Night is etched into the memory cells of every Deadhead, myself included, so much so that we tend to forget that there are other parts of the show as well, and that there are other shows at all.
4 stars for the show. 5 stars for the recording. So, in spite of the killer Matrix, among the best I've ever heard, the performance star trumps the recording star.
My $0.02.
Reviewer:
DMT -
Subject:
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this was the first boot I ever heard. My friend brought it to my house raving about it. Being a Live Dead fan I thought it sounded like they where coked out there minds(tempo). Years later I can appreciate it more. Having said that I think that there are many better shows from this month still on the archive
Reviewer:
Sweetlou49 -
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Not fade
Best not fade I've ever heard, thank you for putting it out there
Reviewer:
Wharfiee -
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Closest Thing To Being There
There were lots of strong shows on this tour. Leaving Barton Hall on Mother's Day with snow on the ground was probably what I remembered most about this show at the time. Once the tapes started to circulate around 1979 or so. This show started to take on a life of it's own. It's become legendary much after the fact. Those of us there thought it was a really fine, fine show. This recording replicates the closest I've heard to being there. Barton hall had a really high ceiling that gave you a strong bottom boom and if you close your eyes you can realy feel Phil on this matrix.
Reviewer:
Pangolin22 -
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Best Dead Show?
Many moons ago, as a young deadhead, my friend gave me a copy of this tape and told me that this was the greatest Dead performance of all time.
I'm not sure what to make of that statement. It's definitely one of their best but THE best? Still not sure. The second set alone is an undeniable force of nature climaxing in that incredible Morning Dew.
Best or otherwise, I'm glad this beautifully recorded and mastered copy is here to listen to... repeatedly.
Reviewer:
Revlin -
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Question about Rights/Usage
The Dead Rock... that's my review
On another note, is anyone aware of the copyright status of these recordings? I'm asking with an intent to sample and use in derivative-type music making. I've been finding alot of good creative commons material on archive.org and wanted to know if these live recordings had the same kind of open usage allowances.
Reviewer:
subsct -
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They should look no further
If and when this whole thing is released,David and Joe should ring Dan and throw him the ball! It's so good,what else can be done? The painstaking mixing and blending of aud and sb is astonishing, a total labour of love for all involved i'm sure. This version of Dancin' sounds better than their's on the Terrapin reissue, or is it me? This thing is awesome on all technical levels. I will defer the musicianship of this special night to everyone else!
Reviewer:
Evan S. Hunt -
Subject:
Worth All The Hype...
...
About best show ever.
Fabulous re-presentation of a fabulous re-mastering, and, what have you.
From the opening note a clear and defined co-tangent evolve and works exponentially on a gradual
tsunami.
This rates the Evan S. Hunt rating of "49 out of 50" Stars.
Clearly defined and,
Don' you forget it!
Reviewer:
lonelysentinel -
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my best show ever
23 years ago today Dr. John was playing right outside my dorm window for spring weekend. People were in shorts and tee shirts throwing frisbees around, partying. We went to see the dead.
The hall had soaring ceilings like in a cathedral and the stage was accessible on three sides. We walked right up to Garcia's side and hung out. It was very loose. Every body got in that night. I think the dead handed out tongue depressors like in the doctors office with their rose logo stamped on them.
The concessions were run by college students and were serving coca cola in little wax cups. Other people (my friends) were adding additional liquids in the cups and passing them around. I gulped one down thinking it was coca cola. Around lazy lightning I had to lie down and did so right in front of the stage. Stayed there untill the break. Remember It was very loose and the ceilings soared. Later when the lights came on after the show the girl who served us the cokes was sweeping up and dancing with her broom around the hall. She was high as a kite. I have never seen anyone enjoy their work more except for the dead.
Outside it was snowing and a woman who looked like a bag lady from New York asked me where the bus to Buffalo was. She looked so out of place to me. Still a little befuddled I pointed her to the dead's touring bus as they were playing Buffalo the next night. Carrying her shopping bags with her possessions she headed to the bus. Just as she was about to get on board I called out why are you going to Buffalo? With a little dance and twist she said " to see the grateful dead of course". It was so surreal. Onto the bus she danced. It was a magical night!
Reviewer:
Hashjihad -
Subject:
Pristine
There is much talk over whether this is the best show of all time. I won't say what I think but it is definitely the best sounding show of all time. Listen to Jack Straw, and the first few bass notes. Do you hear that slap? You can actually hear Phil's fingers hit the strings, and it sounds amazing. Bless the bass heavy mixes.
Reviewer:
ant731 -
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How do i get this to download!!
awesome quality!! is there anyway to get this to download? any software out there? only can listen on this site?
thanks for help!
Reviewer:
bigteste -
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OH YEAH!!!
Great soundboard! I was just listening to an audience tape, and i fell in love with this show, and now after hearing this mix, it is sheer perfection. That morning dew here is such a great cap to end the show.
Reviewer:
Drobstl -
Subject:
Please Help
Listening to a friends copy of this for the first time 7 years ago changed my life. I really would love to download these tracks to have and enjoy anywhere. Can someone help me out please? I don't know how to do it. Email me at danielroberts.stl@gmail if you can help. And thank you in advance.
Reviewer:
fudoki -
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24-bit a BIG difference!
While I am very partial to the mtx.seamons.97274 mix with the incredible Stevenson AUD through the Shure 57's, the bass and overall QUALITY on this mtx is just REMARKABLE! The subtle reverb of the hall is captured, the bass goes on and on, and the vocals (especially Jerry's with the back channel reinforcement) just sends chills up my spine. It really is like being there. Plus, the sound is warm and natural, retaining a real analog type sound - just stellar.
Played through my 64-bit Sony DTS system (775w) with Bose 301 Series 2 in front and JBL 2800 nearfield studio monitors in back w/ 12" 175W Sony sub and Sony dual 4" center this recording makes the whole studio hum! I have three seperate groups of deer that have come out of the woods to listen, so far!!
Thanks Dan! Thanks so much for a GREAT job on this one...
Reviewer:
Pulver@Noyo -
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Bottom
This thing's got "bottom for days", as opposed to the Aud's, which have almost no low end. Anyway, be that as it may, they're fine for the period in time too. This recording just has an edge on them.
Nice setlist and oh, boy, what a period!
Reviewer:
Daddy D -
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Epic show
No matter how many times I listen to this recording I never tire of it, & inevitably, I always end up stopping whatever it is I'm doing during the Morning Dew to give it my full attention. Simply masterful.
However, like Bill Graham once said "You people always want more, more!" & I can't help but wish that Bobby would have been able to dig down deep & come up with some transcendent song to end the night with. Borrowing that, too bad he didn't bow to the moment & nudge Jerry towards the microphone & allow him to end the night with a Brokedown Palace or the like. Oh well, I can always dream . . .
Another great recording of an epic Grateful Dead show, love the audience / soundboard matrix.
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